PC hardware giant Corsair announced it signed an agreement to purchase Fanatec, the innovative though embattled sim racing gear maker that announced bankruptcy two months ago. On the face of it, this would seem to be the best possible outcome for users,

Corsair has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the sim racing brand Fanatec. The agreement was officially signed on September 16 with the deal set to formally close within the week,

Corsair has added a premium steering wheel brand to its roster, after sailing into Fanatec's troubled waters to save most of the souls onboard.

Endor AG, the company best known for its sim racing game peripherals, particularly those sold under the Fanatec brand, is about to join the Corsair family, according to a press release that Corsair shared today about how a definitive agreement has been signed and how the transaction for the acquisition is expected to close imminently.

Corsair Gaming, Inc. CRSR has entered into a definitive agreement with Endor AG to acquire the Fanatec Sim Racing brand and all associated personnel. Situated in Landshut, Germany, Fanatec’s product portfolio includes force feedback steering wheels and wheelbases,